Pearson

At a Glance: Name: Pearson – Meaning: Son of Piers (a medieval form of Peter) – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PEER-sun

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Pearson is an English surname turned first name, pronounced PEER-sun, and it carries a literal meaning: 'son of Piers,' with Piers being a medieval form of Peter. It's used as a name for children of any gender. There's no flowery symbolism here — just a name built directly from a father's name, the way many English surnames were formed.

Meaning & Origin of Pearson

Meaning: Son of piers (a medieval form of peter).

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Pearson

Phonetic: PEER-sun   IPA: /ˈpɪərsən/

Popularity of Pearson

Pearson's best-ever SSA rank was #1261 back in 1898, when only 5 babies got the name; in 2024 it sat at #2774 but with 47 babies given the name — nearly ten times as many as at its historic peak, even though the rank itself has slipped over that 126-year span.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Pearson mean?

Son of piers (a medieval form of peter). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pearson)

How do you pronounce Pearson?

Pearson is pronounced PEER-sun (IPA: /ˈpɪərsən/).

Is Pearson a popular name right now?

Pearson peaked at #1261 in 1898 and is ranked #2774 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)

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